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Gold Line Trains Halted, Bomb Squad Uses Robot – No Threat Found STORY AND PHOTOS BY TERRY MILLER
Confusion in Pasadena ensued when the CHP stopped traffic just before the Lake Avenue overpass. All lanes of the 210 Freeway in Pasadena were completely shut down for over an hour Wednesday morning as a bomb squad robot investigated a suspicious package on the eastbound lanes, at Lake Avenue Gold Line station. The initial call came in just before 8:50 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. At first, only the eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway were shut down at Lake Avenue while multiple agencies investigated the incident. By 10 a.m., both sides of the freeway had been shut down. About 30 minutes later, an arson explosives unit was at the scene and a robot was deployed to check out the suspicious package, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department which had a heavy presence during the incident. A member of the Bomb Squad removed the items from the freeway and the robot was returned to the Bomb Squad vehicle. The scene was declared “all clear” after that; Pasadena Police Department Chief Phillip Sanchez tweeted. A
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Although their winter recess is only a couple weeks away, the Pasadena City Council was quite busy during their most recent meeting this past Monday. The local representatives tackled everything from global warming, to infrastructure repairs, and even snuck in a little holiday
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Pasadena Fire Chief Bertral Washington and Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez held a joint press conference outside one of the elaborately decorated homes in Hastings Ranch
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Signs finalized along Royal Oaks Drive between California Avenue and Shamrock Avenue During the past few months, the city has been working to finalize commemorative activities that recognize the contributions of the late Mayor Bob Bartlett. To that end, the city has been working on the development of a public art piece that is planned for installation down at Station Square, along with upgrading the existing signage along Royal Oaks Drive, which was dedicated in honor of Mayor Bartlett back in December 2014. Royal Oaks Drive was chosen as the street that would be dedicated in Mayor
Bartlett’s honor given that he lived on the street as a child. Currently, there is signage installed on Royal Oaks Drive honoring Mayor Bartlett, and a team has been working of late to upgrade that signage with a new look. To that end, the city has designed a commemorative sign that is similar to existing street signs, which plan to be installed on Royal Oaks Drive between California Avenue and Shamrock Avenue. The new signage is anticipated to be installed within the next few weeks.
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Fire Chief Bertral Washington will preside over the graduation of twelve recruits to probationary firefighters this Thursday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave. Pasadena. The graduating class consists of: Adam Persitza, Joseph Berrett, Dustin Bury, Mark Cermak, William DePew, Michael Fiorenza, Brian King, Jonathan Maner, Calen Plouffe, Jordan Romero, Justin Soto and Tenoa Stevenson. Berrett, King
and Plouffe all got married this past October. This cadre of Firefighters was selected from a nationwide search. They went through a very extensive written, psychological, physical and background process in addition to several layers of oral boards culminating with Chief Officer one-on-one final interviews. During their 16 week academy they endured hose and ladder drills, rigorous physical activities, academic and medical updates, haz-
ardous materials and wildland studies and emergency vehicle operations courses. “Firefighting is one of the most sought after and challenging careers. As we strive for continuous improvement, representing the world class City of Pasadena, it is important to carefully select, train and evaluate new staff. They have proven to be top candidates who will not only be leaders in the fire service, but also in the community we serve.” states Chief Washington.
Man Allegedly Accidentally Shoots Himself, Waitress at Local Denny’s
Police said a man later identified as a man on probation apparently accidentally shot himself while he was sitting at table inside Denny’s Restaurant in the 2600 block of E. Colorado Blvd. at about 10:10 p.m. Saturday night, and the bullet also struck a waitress. The 36-year-old wait-
ress was not seriously injured and was treated at the scene by Pasadena Paramedics. Pasadena PD said the man fled the restaurant with “moderate injuries” in the company of several associates. The man’s car was located by police at a nearby hospital as he was being
treated for his injury. He was detained and a hand gun was located during a search of his car, according to reports. The man, a 32-year-old Pasadena resident who has not yet been identified, was arrested for being an exconvict in possession of a handgun.
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POLICE BLOTTERS PASADENA Nov. 28 At about 2:07 a.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a fraud at a business located in the 100 block of South Los Robles Ave. On arrival, officers learned that the suspects (Asian Male, 29, Los Angeles resident; Asian Male, 31, Fresno resident; Asian Female, 36, Pomona resident) fraudulently used a credit card at a local hotel. After receiving the suspect’s descriptions, officers started checking the area. Subsequently, all three suspects were located and arrested without incident after they complied with orders from PPD officers. The suspects were later booked at the Pasadena jail. Nov. 30
At about 11:40 a.m., Pasadena Police officers and Fire Paramedics responded to the Pasadena High School Football field regarding a student who attempted suicide. Two good Samaritans saw the student in distress and rendered aid. The Samaritans performed CPR on the victim until the fire department arrived and he (the victim) was later transported to a local hospital. PUSD officials immediately mobilized counselors to speak with students and followed other emergency notification protocols.
At about 4:30 p.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated an armed robbery in the 3500 block of Foothill Blvd. On arrival, officers learned that an employee was preparing the cash deposit (from the business) when she was approached by the suspect (male, 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, dark clothing) who brandished a firearm and demanded the money. Fearing for her safety, the vic-
tim surrendered the currency. The suspect fled the area. The investigation is ongoing.
At about 6:56 p.m., the Pasadena Police helicopter was on routine patrol when the flight crew was hit with a laser beam in the area of Oak Avenue and Del Mar Boulevard. The Air Crew directed ground units to the 100 block of S. Oak Ave., where they identified the suspect, Brian Candido, 20, Pasadena resident. Candido complied with the officer’s orders to surrender and he was arrested without incident. Dec. 1
Pasadena Police officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Section (SES) served a legally authorized search warrant on a residence located in the 100 block of N. Sierra Bonita Ave. SES officers learned the residents were involved in narcotics activity. Following the warrant service SES officers arrested Carlos Dias (known gang member) and Christine Marcowithout incident. During the search, officers recovered two firearms, ammunition, and drug (sales) paraphernalia. Dec. 2
At about 2:03 p.m. Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1000 block of Palm regarding an overdose victim. On arrival officers learned family members visited the victim’s residence and found him unresponsive on the bathroom floor. Fire Department paramedics confirmed the victim death. There were no signs of foul play at the residence and subsequently, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office responded and took custody of the victim’s body. At about 11:04 a.m. Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Sum-
mit Ave. regarding a call of shots fired. Officers conducted an extensive search of the area, however, they did not locate any victims or evidence of a shooting. Local area hospitals were notified about the incident. Our investigation is ongoing. Dec. 3
At about 10:10 p.m. Pasadena Police officers responded to the 2600 block of E. Colorado Blvd. regarding a call of shots fired inside a restaurant. On arrival officers learned the subject (Deandre Stringfellow, 32, Pasadena resident) was inside the restaurant and armed with a pistol. Stringfellow began handling the weapon and subsequently shot himself in the hand. The projectile also grazed a server standing nearby Stringfellow. Officers followed a blood trail from the restaurant to the parking lot and notified field units of the circumstances. A short time later Stringfellow was located driving his car near Fair Oaks Avenue and Bellefontaine Street. He was transported to a local area hospital and was admitted for surgery. Officers located a firearm in Stringfellow’s car and also determined he (Stringfellow) is a convicted felon. The incident will be presented to Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for criminal filing consideration.
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At approximately 12:28 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Camillo Road, regarding a home burglary report. Sometime between Nov. 15 and Nov.30, unknown person(s) shattered a bedroom window and entered the home, ran-
sacking rooms and stealing several personal items. This case forwarded to Detectives Dec. 1
A victim of an auto burglary came into the station to file a report. At about 9:47 a.m. officers were told that the victim’s unlocked vehicle was parked in her driveway in the 600 block of E. Grandview. Stolen from the vehicle were a purse and a backpack containing personal items. Case is pending. Dec. 2
SMPD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd., regarding a commercial burglary. At about 3:15 a.m., between two and four suspect(s) smashed and entered through a glass front door. Taken was an undisclosed amount of cash. Case forwarded to Detectives along with video from security cameras at the location. Dec. 3
At about 3 a.m., a verbal argument creating a disturbance in the 00 block of E. Laurel resulted in the arrest of a female subject. The officers responding, transported the subject to the Pasadena Police Dept. jail for booking. Case forwarded to the DA’s office for filing considerations for public intoxication. Dec. 4
Residents in the 100 block of E. Grandview returned home at about 2:57 p.m. to find that their second vehicle that was parked in the garage was left with the doors open and the engine running. The victims noticed that the entry door to the residence was also open. The residents saw that the home was ransacked and notified
the SMPD. Responding officers observed that unknown suspect(s) removed a lower front window and made entry into the house. Case is pending while residents complete an inventory of missing items.
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Dec. 1 At about 7:12 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Westfield Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., for an outstanding warrant. An investigation revealed the driver had two outstanding warrants for his arrest and he was also driving with a suspended license. The 21-year-old male form San Gabriel was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Shortly after 1:37 p.m., an officer responded to Westfield Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a disturbance between a male and female. The officer contacted the male subject and an investigation revealed he was in possession of 38 fraudulent credit and debit cards as well as two fraudulent California Drivers Licenses. The 36-year-old male from North Hollywood was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Dec. 2
At about 1:01 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the area Baldwin Avenue and Fairview Avenue for expired registration. An investigation revealed the driver and passenger of the vehicle were in possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, burglary tools and stolen property. The passenger also had an
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outstanding warrant for her arrest. The 36 and 37-yearold females, both from South El Monte, were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At approximately 3:01 p.m., an officer responded to Lady Foot Locker, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding the report of a theft in progress. A Loss Prevention officer witnessed two suspects steal merchandise from Lady Foot Locker. One suspect acted as “look-out” while the other suspect concealed merchandise inside a shopping bag. Further investigation revealed the suspects had stolen merchandise from five other stores within Westfield Santa Anita. One suspect had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 17-year-old female and the 16-year-old male, both from Los Angeles, were detained and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Dec. 3
Just after 9:32 a.m., an officer contacted a subject riding a bicycle in the middle of the street in the area of Third Street and Diamond Street. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of methamphetamine. The 25-year-old male from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Shortly after 11:45 p.m., officers responded to Westfield Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. An investigation revealed the suspect took the bicycle and fled the scene. Officers located the suspect riding the bicycle. The 18-year-old female from El Monte was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
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Senior Seminars Arcadia Senior Services is hosting free informational seminars on various topics concerning seniors at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. The topics and dates are as follows: -Thursday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m., Learn LA Metro and Senior Discount Sign-
ups. - Presented by LA Metro. -Thursday, Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m., Golf – Improving your Game and Reducing Injury. - Presented by United Integrated Healthcare. To RSVP for either of these seminars or for more information, please call Arcadia Senior Services at (626) 574-5130.
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Cub Scout Pack 66 Tour Recovery Facility Monrovia city staff joined Cub Scout Pack 66 at Athens Services to tour the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in the City of Industry. The MRF is a state-of-the art facility that can process 5,000 tons of mixed material each day with virtually no noise or odor impact to the surrounding community. The operations for the MRF are fully enclosed and utilize forced air circulation with carbon filters to assist in odor control. Cub Scouts and City staff learned how trash is sorted, why trash is sorted, and what happens to the sorted trash at the MRF. Cheers to tomorrow’s leaders in learning how to take care of our environment!
Renovation Closure - Civic Center Athletic Field A tribute to Dorothy.
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Dorothy Denne’s column, (“Dorothy’s Place”) may be gone from pages of Arcadia Weekly but certainly not forgotten by the community who loved her wit and repartee . Former Mayor, George Fasching who’s never at a loss for words, put his thoughts on the issue on his sign at the carwash last week.
Beginning December 19, 2016 the Civic Center Athletic Field will be closed for renovation through February 1, 2017. If you have any questions, please call the Recreation Office, 626.574.5113.
Christmas Spirit Alive and Well in Monrovia This year, Monrovia will continue our tradition of celebrating the Christmas season by touring Santa Claus around city streets on top of a fire engine. Escorted by a police car and a decorated public works sleigh, Santa will provide candy canes to the public. City employees will again volunteer their time to help make the program fun and successful. Last year’s event was a great success! This year’s Santa Tour will be another exciting and fun time for members of our community when they see Santa visiting their neighborhoods. Everyone is encouraged to come out and wave to Santa. -Monday, Dec. 12 – Will tour streets south of Hun-
tington, west of Myrtle to Fifth, north of southern city boundaries. -Tuesday, Dec. 13– Will tour city streets east of Myrtle, north of Foothill. -Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Will tour city streets west of Myrtle, north of Foothill. -Thursday, Dec. 15– Will tour city streets east of Myrtle, south of Foothill, north of Duarte Road, west of east city boundaries. -Friday, Dec. 16– Will tour city streets west of Myrtle, south of Foothill, north of Huntington to Mayflower, between Myrtle and Fifth. -Assembly Time: 5 p.m. assembly at the City Hall parking lot, 415 S. Ivy, Monrovia, CA 91016
-Tour Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The policeBeaconMedia car will be driven by police officers who volunteer their time. The police car will lead the procession using its red lights and siren. Christmas carols will be played over the police car’s P.A. system. The fire engine will be driven by firefighters who volunteer their time. The fire engine will follow the police car. Santa will ride on top of the fire engine with spotlights shining on him as he wishes everyone a merry Christmas. The fire engine will be decorated with hundreds of Christmas lights. More information at MonroviaWeekly.com
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GROUND BREAKING FORECLOSURE RULING! The California Supreme Court ruled on February 18, 2016 that a homeowner has the right to challenge his lender's authority to foreclose based upon void assignments of the loan to third parties. The high court expressly upheld an earlier California Appellate opinion called Glaski v Bank of America. This decision could set aside many foreclosures and/or obtain monetary damages, settle lawsuits with modifications and prevent foreclosures from happening in the first place. This decision will hopefully provide our firm with even more legal leverage to not only set aside many foreclosures and /or obtain money damages, but settle lawsuits with modifications and prevent foreclosures from happening in the first place. For an explanation of your rights under this opinion please contact our office for a free consultation. Call us at (626) 584-7800
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Reader Comments on ‘Sports Icon Rudy Bares All in Autobiography (12/01/16 Issue) Unintentionally, I'm sure, the sports article about Rudy Ruettiger makes a powerful case for birth control. It describes Rudy as "the oldest son of an oil refinery worker in a strapped family of 14 children." And what follows is most revealing: "It wasn't the kind of childhood that encouraged ambitious goals." Yes, Rudy became immensely successful -- and all of us are happy for him. Yet, how about the millions who come from similar backgrounds? Are they all college graduates? Are they all successful? Some are, of course -but most are not. And the main reason is the large poor families into which they were born. The late Supreme Court jurist Antonin Scalia, who had a reputation as a witty man, once said that he and
his wife played "Vatican roulette." The result, of course, was their numerous children, which Scalia could well support and send to college with his handsome income. Dare I be so bold and compare Judge Scalia to Rudy's father who supported 14 children on a refinery worker's salary, because he and his wife also played Vatican roulette? - David Quintero Monrovia
Reader Suggests Lemon Pancakes on ‘Hit the Road to Jake’s Roadhouse’ (12/01/16 Issue)
Jason: If you decide to go back to Jake’s for breakfast, may I suggest the Lemon Pancakes…. they are served with a warm raspberry syrup … and they are divine. [And this is coming from someone who does not care for pancakes that much!] The Combo of this breakfast is a lot [enough
for 2 in my opinion] but just the stack of pancakes is awesome! - Lynda Noell via Monrovia Weekly
Reader Reaches Out to William B. Flinn (12/01/16 Issue)
Bill, I was hoping to be able to visit you this holiday season, but knee replacement surgery (not recommended VERY uncomfortable!) has put a stop to that! Love Santa Fe. If you have not been here, I highly recommend it. (called “City Different”) If you do visit, PLEASE contact us. Would LOVE to show you around! I would like to be able to buy 5 (or if 6 is better) for Austin–USC graduate– as a Christmas present. If you are able to help us, please email me @ venice044@ msn.com. Thank you, Austin. P.S. how is the family? What are they all doing? Your children are true adults now! We have been here 8 years–hard to imagine. Austin & Jeanine - Austin Heberger via Monrovia Weekly
Community Excited for Upgraded Shopping Center (12/01/16 Issue)
Good to hear. For those of not familiar with Monrovia Landing kindly point us in the direction with navigation guides ie., north of street name. See you there. - Monica -via MonroviaWeekly
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Yippee, Yahoo. Aldi, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Michaels, O’Reilly’s!!! All in one spot. I could spend the day at Monrovia Landing. Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait. - Thanks Rosemarie via Monrovia Weekly Now that is really a great deal and so close to the 210 freeway….as the late great Mayor Bob Bartlett would say Monrovia moving forward. - Ralph R Walker via Monrovia Weekly
WWII Story Sparks Reader Interest ‘ 93 Year Old Fighter Pilot Publishes ...’ (11/10/16 Issue)
I found three pictures of your P47 in my Dad’s snapshots. My Dad, Doyle B. Crowell, (died 1972) was a bomabier/navigator in B26 Marauder stationed at airfield A 78 (Florennes, Belgium) in January 1945 thru May 1945. I would like to forward to you if you could supply an email address. - Thanks, Michael Crowell, Rochester Hills, MI via Arcadia Weekly
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Calendar Thursday (Dec. 8) Sounds of Christmas 2016 (Dec. 8 @ 7 p.m., Lake Avenue Church, 393 N. Lake Ave.) Come join Sounds of Christmas 2016, as 20 young artists from the Small Beginnings, Crescendo, and Drum-Central programs take the stage to showcase their voice, piano, and drumming talents with Christmas melodies and rhythms. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Parking is free. For more information please call (626) 398-8005. -PASADENA A Cinderella Christmas (Dec. 8 @ 7 p.m., The Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave.) Panto at The Playhouse , now in its fifth year, has become a “must do” holiday tradition for Southern California residents. A Cinderella Christmas is the latest Holiday Spectacular presented by The Pasadena Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto in the style of the traditional British Panto. A Panto is interactive holiday fun for all ages, and the timeless tale of Cinderella will feature comedy, magic, dancers from “So You Think You Can Dance” and contemporary music from Taylor Swift to The Bee Gees. -PASADENA Friday (Dec. 9)
Christmas Craft Workshop (Dec. 9 @ 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Knot Too Shabby, 302 S. Myrtle Ave.) There’s nothing like homemade decor for the holidays. Learn how to create your very own holiday decorations. During this workshop, you will learn how to create pom-poms for holiday garlands, large burlap bows and gilded glass jars that we will turn into ornaments. Not only will these be great decorations for your home, they can be used as package adornments or given as gifts. All
supplies are included. Cost is $45. For more information call (626)305-9398. -MONROVIA Monrovia Street Fair (Dec. 9 @ 5p.m. to 9 p.m., Monrovia Street Fair and Farmers Market, 612 S. Myrtle Ave.) Come out and join the festivities for this wonderful evening of family fun. There will be lots of food, craft and eclectic vendors selling all sorts of treasures plus our wonderful truck full of beautiful yarns. -MONROVIA
EDITOR’S PICK OF THE WEEK An Old-Fashioned Holiday at the Queen Anne Cottage Dec. 11 @ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
your holiday cards? Join this fun workshop where you will learn the basics of modern brush lettering in a fun and creative environment. You will receive a workbook with lettering guides and instructional tips and techniques as well as sheets to take home and practice. All supplies are included. Cost is $60. For more information, email andrea@calligraphynerd.com -MONROVIA Sunday (Dec. 11)
Rockin’ Holiday Celebration (Dec.11 @ 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Rockin’ Rollers, 38 E. Montecito Ave.) Come Rock out and do your Holiday shopping! Make merry with live music an open mic, food, drink, and cheer. There will be tons of participating vendors and products for sale including music lessons, beauty and wellness services, raffles and much more. -SIERRA MADRE
Winter Book Party in Celebration of Jan Brett (Dec.10 @ 2:30 p.m., Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road) The weather is getting colder and winter will soon be here! Get into the winter spirit by listening to a few wintry tales written by children’s author Jan Brett, doing some fun winter crafting, and enjoying a cool snack. This event is for all ages. -ARCADIA
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Family Bird Walk (Dec.10 @ 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave.) Join instructor Julia Ray for a family-fun bird walk. The walks are open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) and all levels of birding knowledge. Bring your binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, and join our experienced birder and naturalist for a fun morning of finding and watching our fine-feathered friends. Please call (626) 821-4623 for more information. -ARCADIA
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An Old-Fashioned Holiday at the Queen Anne Cottage (Dec. 11 @ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave.) Stroll down memory lane and view treasures and furnishings normally seen only through the windows of the charming Victorianera cottage. The dwelling, decorated in its’ Christmas finery, has become a Southland tradition for holiday visitors. Tours will be available throughout the day. Visitors will learn about the history of the Queen Anne Cottage. For more information
Ornament Painting (Dec.12 @ 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Villa Parke Branch Library, 363 E. Villa St.) Design and paint your own Christmas ornament to decorate your tree or to give as a gift. All materials are provided. This workshop is led by artist Janell Mithani and is for teens and adults. Cost is free. For more information and to sign up, call (626) 744-6510. -PASADENA Arcadia Highlands Home Owners Association annual meeting at Highland Oaks Elementary School, 10 Virginia Drive Arcadia on Monday Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. -ARCADIA Tuesday (Dec. 13)
call (626) 821-3222.
Homeless Memorial Service (Dec.13 @ 6 p.m., All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave.)
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Each year, thousands of homeless men and women die on the streets of our nation due to illness, exposure or violence, many from our very own community of Pasadena. These individuals die without the dignity and respect they deserve. Please join All Saints Church as everyone honors and acknowledge their lives and membership in the human family. If you can’t join, log on at 6 p.m. to watch the service live at www.allsaints-pas.org/ worship/streaming/ -PASADENA Holiday Tamales (Dec. 13 @ 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Salute Culinary Academy 150 E. Colorado Blvd.) Have you always wanted to learn how to make tamales? Now is your chance to learn. The class focuses on the traditional preparation of authentic tamales. The tamales are prepared in the handmade and traditional fashion using cultural ingredients. Come learn how to make tamales in class so that you can duplicate them for your holiday parties. Cost is $75, call (626)429-2323 for more information. -MONROVIA Wednesday (Dec. 13)
South Pasadena’s 2016 State of the City Address (Dec. 14 @ 6 p.m., South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St.) Throughout the past year, South Pasadena City Council and staff prioritized environmental stewardship and governmental efficiency. Mayor Diana Mahmud and the City of South Pasadena (City) invite residents and community members to consider the results of this focus at the 2016 State of the City Address. The program will include a presentation with a short reception to follow. Cost is free. For more information call (626)403-7210 -PASADENA
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Panto at the Playhouse: A Cinderella Christmas
By May S. Ruiz
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he joyful observance of the holiday season isn’t complete without annual traditions one remembers with nostalgia. At A Noise Within (ANW), the classical repertory theatre company in Pasadena, it means a restaging of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Celebrating its 25th anniversary and its fifth production of this time-honored tale, ANW will have 16 performances of “A Christmas Carol” starting Friday, Dec. 2 and closing Friday, Dec. 23. Producing Artistic Directors Geoff Elliott (who adapted the play from the novella) and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott co-direct this masterpiece about the redemptive power of love. Much like ANW’s ardent followers, the company’s resident artists look forward to this year-end event with anticipation. “Remounting our acclaimed presentation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” allows families to once again take a supremely theatrical journey, and celebrate the transformative power of forgiveness during the holidays,” says Elliott. Rodri-
A Christmas Carol allows families to take a theatrical journey and celebrate forgiveness during the holidays. – Photo by Craig Schwartz
guez-Elliott adds, “Ebenezer Scrooge’s rebirth from miserly curmudgeon to the epitome of love and generosity affirms our faith in the potent goodness of humanity during this beloved time of year.” “The beauty of going back to these great works is that you have a history with it – because they are in your
muscle memory, you have the opportunity to discover new things,” explains RodriguezElliott. “You don’t have the same pressure of having to create something for the first time; it’s very lived in.” “For me there’s a unique aspect every year – I can see something from a different perspective because I’m a year older,” Rodriguez-Elliott continues. “There are elements of a particular play that have altered because of where we are personally and where we are as a country. It takes on a different meaning for everyone, depending on where one is in life at that time.” But wherever one finds himself in life, when the entire ensemble belts out Ego Plum’s majestic song ‘Glorious’ at the close, one will understand why it was undeniably worth the wait and coming back for. ANW’s “A Christmas Carol” is like aged wine – its flavor gets deeper and richer with each year. One could never have too much of it. (To read the entire text of this article that includes comments from some cast members, go to www.pasadenaindependent.com)
On Friday morning, local media (including Beacon Media) got a sneak peek at the new Panto Production at the Pasadena Playhouse, entitled A Cinderella Christmas. The Pasadena Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto celebrates 5 years of Panto at The Playhouse with A Cinderella Christmas -- starring Lauren Taylor as “Cinderella” (Disney Channel’s “Best Friends Whenever”), Alex Newell as “The Fairy Godperson” (FOX’s “Glee”, HBO’s “Vinyl”), Morgan Fairchild as “The Wicked Stepmother” (NBC’s “Flamingo Road,” CBS’s “Falcon Crest”), Kenton Duty as “The Prince” (Disney Channel’s “Shake it Up,” ABC’s “Lost”), Davi Santos as “Dandini” (Nickelodeon’s “Power Rangers Dino Charge”), Matthew Patrick Davis as “Buttons” (Broadway revival of “Side Show,”), and Josh Adamson (ABC Family’s “First Landing”) and Ben Giroux (Nickelodeon’s “Henry Danger”) as “The Ugly Stepsisters.” A Cinderella Christmas is written by Kris Lythgoe,
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will play from Dec. 8 to Jan. 8, 2017. You can find a video of the rehearsal and slideshow on YouTube. One hour before the performance on select days, guests are invited to enjoy “Winter Wonderland” at The Pasadena Playhouse, complete with holiday crafts and activities. Tickets start at $25 and are available by calling The Pasadena Playhouse at (626)356-7529, or online 24 hours a day at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org.
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of a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The amendment increased the contract by $75,018, raising the total amount from $100,958 to $175,976. Work on the CAP, a document that “outlines specific activity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to help achieve GHG reduction targets and mandates,” began in 2015, but further funding became necessary as the “work required to complete the CAP … exceeded the expectations of the original contract scope due to recent legislation passed by the state and the need to analyze new data sets.” According to city staff’s report, the CAP intends to accomplish the following: - Update city’s GHG emissions forecast. - Establish GHG emission reduction targets. - Conduct public outreach: the most recent public meeting, held on May 31, had over 50 participants. - Develop and quantify measures to reduce GHG emissions. - Incorporate new analysis based on the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, aka SB32. “We are a little ahead of the curve … not a lot of cities have [a CAP] that’s workable and implementable. We want to make sure we have something we can achieve. [The] goal is to reduce our carbon footprint, as well as becoming more green and more efficient,” said David Reyes, director of planning and community development. The CAP is expected to be completed by January 2017. It is indeed quite reassuring to see government at the state and local level working to combat global warming, whilst our nation’s federal policies remain clouded in uncertainty. The next important item approved shifted council’s focus down from the atmosphere, back to Earth. Item 3 on the eve-
Council Member Tyron Hampton, as he usually does, spoke out in favor of local businesses by challenging the city’s decision to purchase police vehicles from a non-local vendor. - Photo by Terry Miller
ning’s agenda approved a contract with Vart Construction Inc. for drainage improvements for the city’s flat streets. The project, which costs $670,000, will consist of the removal and replacement of portions of damaged concrete curbs, gutters, and driveway aprons. Additionally, the project will also work to repair damaged sidewalks previously paid for by property owners, as is required under certain building permits/property sales. Los Angeles recently undertook a similar project that will repair all damaged sidewalks throughout the entire city. Their $1.4 billion project is expected to take three decades to complete, but property owners who wish to take matters into their own hands and skip the long wait can begin repair work immediately. Those who choose to do so will receive compensation from the city in the form of a voucher. Pasadena’s project, thankfully, will not take so long – work is expected to begin in February 2017 and conclude three months later in May 2017. The final two items on the meeting’s agenda allowed the city’s police and fire departments to check some stuff off of their respective holiday wish lists. Item 6 purchased new critical safety equipment (fire-
resistive coats and trousers – aka “turnouts”) for Pasadena Fire and Item 7 purchased 10 replacement Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. With this purchase, Pasadena PD continues its transition from the old Ford Crown Victoria Interceptors, to the newer, better-equipped Explorer utility vehicles. Although most of the other items on the night’s agenda were approved with very little deliberation, Council Member Hampton took particular issue with Item 7, voting against approval because of the city’s decision not to purchase the vehicles from local businesses. “I’ve talked to a couple car dealerships here in Pasadena that said they could bid … If we’re not entertaining local businesses that employ local people … I can’t vote yes on it,” said Hampton, who defends local businesses seemingly every time a similar contract order comes before council. Council Member Kennedy, despite voting to approve the item, agreed, in principle, with his colleague Hampton, “These dollars have an impact on the community … I’m glad Council Member Hampton brought it up.” Council will meet again on Dec. 12, before recessing until the new year.
these areas. Fires increase during the Holiday Season due to a potentially deadly mix of decorations, candles, electrical wiring, Christmas trees and carelessness. Thefts also increase during this time
and carelessness is generally the cause. The Pasadena Fire and Police Departments wish to remind the public about the importance of holiday safety—in the home; shopping; on the road or wherever you are.
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frequent every season and every block has a different theme. Police chief Sanchez and Fire Chief Washington offered numerous safety tips on what the public can do to avoid being the victim of a crime and traffic safety in
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LASD Bomb Squad looks for additional clothing or materials thrown by the suspect who was later arrested. - Photo by Terry Miller
short time later, a SigAlert that had been in effect was canceled and both sides of the 210 Freeway were reopened. Amid the closure, the traffic backup extended on the eastbound roadway for miles. The Gold Line Station was also closed at the Lake Avenue stop for a short time because of the investigation, according to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation authority. The Metro station was reopened before 11 a.m., but residual delays were expected to last for some time. Investigators did not immediately disclose what the suspicious item was that sparked the freeway shut down. This latest incident comes on the heels of the FBI found no evidence that the threat made to the Los Angeles Metro Red Line Tuesday was credible. Based on significant similarities, law enforcement partners also believe the anonymous caller may have, on a previous occasion, reported threats that did not materialize. The
Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) will continue to investigate to determine the identity of the caller and will continue to evaluate information developed from investigative efforts. Any individual who knowingly provides false threat information to law enforcement, which can often result in a tactical response and the costly deployment of government resources, is subject to prosecution. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles Police Department remain on a heightened state of awareness with increased directed patrol deployments where deemed necessary. Both agencies report that they have not experienced any significant problems or disruptions on the Los Angeles transit systems. The man who allegedly caused the massive police response reportedly threw the item (a jacket) onto the freeway was arrested after he fought with Sheriff’s deputies when they tried to question him about his ac-
tions. The suspect had over $80,000 worth of outstanding warrants, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said. He was located near the Gold Line Memorial Park station a short time after the freeway was reopened and is now in custody. We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and to report activity they consider to be suspicious to the FBI, or by dialing 911. In addition, the Los Angeles Police Department can be reached toll free at 1-800-ATHREAT (1-800-284-7328) or via the iWatch app at iWatchLA.org. LA Crime Stoppers is another available option. Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department station; or if you wish to remain anonymous, call LA Crime Stoppers by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” mobile app for FREE or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, or by using the website http:// lacrimestoppers.org.
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ollective Hair is a new hair styling concept founded by lifelong friends and expert stylists Rachael Scotti, Adrienne Reed and Marco Delgado. Both a salon and an educational program, Collective Hair serves as a breeding
ground for hot new hair talent seeking hands-on education. Established in June 2016, the salon opened with the intent to instruct and enable the success of up-and-coming hair visionaries. Assistant hairdressers at the Collective are mentored in sound
hairdressing techniques and given ample opportunity to grow in the industry. This collective passion informed both the name of the salon and its founders’ desire to elevate the artistry of hairdressers under their guidance. “We have a heart for
young hairdressers finding their niche in the industry,” said Scotti. “Our goal is to provide an education-rich environment and lead them to become independent stylists with a strong skill set.” The three Collective Hair founders have impressive chops of their own. Delgado, an educator for V76 (an American-made men’s grooming line) travels the country teaching his unique vision and methods for men’s styling. Reed is a graduate of the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Academy and an expert styling and cutting instructor. Scotti specializes in color, developing top techniques through her studies in New York, Sydney and Los Angeles. Through their combined 55 years of professional experience, they discovered their shared love of teaching and a desire to help others. “We teach quality hairdressing and set a standard for the work we do,” said Scotti. “We develop the eye to see color, shape and texture as an artform to better our craft.” The Collective provides a broad range of hair services, from cuts to styling to texture services and extensions. Their color offerings include virgin, retouching, ombré, balayage, highlights and more. Additionally, they offer consumer-friendly product lines including Bumble and Bumble, Davines and V76. “We have so much to share, and that's what sets us apart,” said Scotti. “If there's a style a client wants, we can do it and we can teach it.” With their location facing Paseo Colorado, Pasadena has proved to be an ideal homebase for the new business. “Besides being the best city
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Collective Hair offers consumer-friendly product lines including Bumble & Bumble, Davines and V76. - Photo by Emily G. Peters
ever, Pasadena has so much to offer a business like ours,” said Scotti. “The surrounding businesses and beautiful City Hall keep our walk-by traffic at a steady stream.” And, like any new company, the salon is gradually defining its community identity. “As a business with three owners, we equally share the responsibilities and are slowly finding our places within our company”, she said. “We're developing a culture based on our values and building our staff with intention.” Ultimately, Collective Hair’s vision for advancing the craft of hairstyling extends beyond Pasadena. They hope to establish several salons in the surrounding area to develop more assistants into sharp independent stylists. As they grow, this continued tutelage can only mean the best for aspiring hairdressers and clients seeking a positive hair experience. “We are supporters and we are encouragers,” said Scotti. “We’re here to bring out the best in our
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Collective Hair in Pasadena combines expert hair services with ongoing professional development for talented young stylists – Photos by Lauren Scotti
clients and employees alike.” For a fresh look in 2017, visit Collective Hair at 233 E. Colorado Blvd in Pasadena. Appointments can be made by contacting the salon at (626) 787-1336 or www.CollectivePasadena.com and info@collectivepasadena.com. Follow them via Facebook and Instagram @CollectiveHair.
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Bradbury Estates: Forbes ranked 91008 (Bradbury) America’s Most Expensive Zip Code in 2010! Situated on 3.28 acres this property features a 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with 2 full guest homes, 2-car garage, horse stables, a riding area, fabulous pool/spa with outdoor kitchen area, and much more! The property next door is also for sale. (238BAR) $4,568,000
Arcadia: Stunningly updated family pool home loaded with custom details throughout, kitchen/family room combo, 2,859 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and sits on a 11,800 sq. ft. lot
SIERRA MADRE: This prominent postmodern home offers an exclusive opportunity to own a custom-built home that is extraordinary in style and character. Features: an open floor plan, suspended staircase, a three story water feature, heated floors, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,295 square feet and a direct access 2-car garage.
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Mission Viejo: This home offers 2,321 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, and 3 baths with a formal living room, dining room and family room with fireplace. The chef’s kitchen offers, granite counter tops and top of the line appliances.
Sierra Madre: 1949 traditional home awaits its new owner to bring it to its full potential. 1150 sq. ft. home on an 8,395 sq. ft lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It has a 2 car detached garage. Will you be the one? $689,000
Victorville: Pride of Ownership in every detai offering 2,054 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a separate dining area alongside the living room provides ample space for family dinners. This space opens to the kitchen and family room.
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PCC Student Turns His Life Around
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hen Andrew Rocha started his first class in career counseling at PCC, he took it very seriously. He began his second stint as a PCC student coming back from a full-time retail job, in search of his future passion and ready to pour himself into his studies. When he read an occupational description of a career to design lasers as an optical engineer, he knew he wanted to go full-force into that area. It was a decision with some serious consequences. As a returning student, Andrew was in danger of exhausting his allotted six years of federal financial aid, especially if he hoped to transfer to a four-year university after community college. This meant that he would need to complete his time at PCC as quickly as possible as a full-time student. Without full-time employment and a steady income, his budget dwindled, and he found it hard to maintain his financial stability. When money got so tight that he was unable to afford rent, Andrew decided to move into his car to save money. This got him through a semester, but he couldn’t store food for any length of time, and he was constantly struggling to find new places to park his car every night, staying ahead
of the police and wary homeowners. When the car began to develop serious mechanical problems, he knew he was in trouble. Already living at the limits of his comfort, he feared that losing his car would mean he would never achieve his dream of graduating college. It took a lot for Andrew to admit the reality of his situation. “I was always a prideful person,” he says. “I never wanted to ask for help.” When he finally did, though, he turned to PCC’s Dreamkeepers program. Students in the program have to meet a certain number of requirements. They need to be taking a minimum of 6 units, and they have to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. There’s also a unit completion requirement, but Brown says that shouldn’t keep students from seeking help. “Students should talk with us before they think, ‘Oh, this program’s not going to work for me,’” she says. As a source of emergency assistance, grants from the program are paid directly to third parties, not to students. If a student’s car is in the shop, the mechanic will receive a check from Dreamkeepers to cover the expenses — sometimes as soon as 24 hours after the grant is approved. “We know students have a lot on their mind, especially when
Andrew makes a positive change for his life.
there’s a crisis. Dreamkeepers is a safe place to talk about it,” Brown says. For Andrew, the meeting with Dreamkeepers included a good dose of talk therapy. Fernando Serrano, the staffer who helped Andrew understand his options, “told me it was time to stop being prideful,” Andrew says. He documented his complete financial picture for Fernando — “bills, bank account, everything,” he says. He walked him through
PCC Student Shoots for the Stars Rendón, a second-year computer science student at PCC, was recently featured in a NASA profile highlighting her involvement in two futuristic projects with the space agency. As a member of professor Jamal Ashraf's "Swarmathon" team, Rendón has been working for the past year to program small robots to perform simple tasks, as a way of identifying advanced algorithms that could help future astronauts survive on the Moon, Mars, or other heavenly bodies. Her participation in Swarmathon led to her selection to take part in Launching to Learn, a NASA project designed to introduce college students to the complex tasks involved in designing, building, and launching a rocket. Rendón said the process taught her as much about organizational dynamics as astrophysics. “I was selected by my group to be our team leader,” the NASA story quotes Rendón as saying. “That
1 - Kristiana Rendón is doing her best to keep her head on the ground, no matter how many chances she has to look to the stars. – Courtesy photo
meant learning each person’s strengths and weaknesses, then assigning tasks based on that. It helped us learn how people need to work as one.” Back at PCC, Rendón
serves as president of She. Codes, a group that encourages and supports more women to enter the field of computer science. To read Rendón's profile, visit the NASA website.
the problems with his car. The meeting took about an hour, and then Andrew waited for word of a solution. Fernando delivered in a big way. In addition to paying the mechanic’s bill, “he found me a place to park without being hassled, he found places to get food, and he connected me with other
– Courtesy photo
programs on campus that helped me out — little things that were available that I didn’t know about before,” Andrew says. Andrew started working with PCC’s MESA program, which provides tutoring and other assistance to disadvantaged students who are pursuing degrees in science and math.
The Dreamkeepers boost was just what Andrew needed. Crisis averted, he focused on completing his PCC degree, eventually transferring to the University of Arizona, which houses one of the country’s best programs in optical engineering. He hopes to go on to earn his doctorate in optical sciences. For the past two summers, he has interned at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland as part of the Integrated Radio and Optical Communications project team developing new technologies to improve laser communications from distances beyond Mars. Financial aid grants, federal loans, scholarships, and a stipend from the internship have improved his financial situation as well. His basic needs are being met, and he rents a small apartment in Tucson. To those that would come behind him, he has simple advice: “You have to look at everything you’ve gone through to get to this point, and you’ve still survived,” he says. “It doesn’t even matter what goes on around you, you’ll always have something to fight for. “You have a choice to turn things around.”
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wo’s company with siblings Buzz and Bo Peep, age 3. These are two of the friendliest kitties! Buzz, male, is the lighter orange and white, and Bo Peep, female, is the tabby/ calico. They are the most purr-fect kitties to have as pets, and get along with everyone. Since they are siblings and have been together since birth (March 2014), they will be placed together in their forever home, qualifying for our Twofer Discount. Their adorable “synchronized” video is a must-see on our website. Lifeline for Pets is a small no-kill rescue, and we know our cats well. We show some cats most Sunday afternoons at Petsmart, 3347 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adoption fee is $100 for both, which includes microchip and exam. Our cats are
spayed/neutered, current on vaccines, and negative FELV/ FIV unless otherwise indicated. See adoption info and application on our website, www.lifelineforpets.org. Or
call (626) 676-9505. Sorry, we are not accepting cats at this time. For more information go to www.facebook. com/lifelineforpets.pasadena or email at info@lifelineforpets.org
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park where many coyotes hang out in the evening. I really didn’t want a kitten, but I couldn’t help but think that this little one was sent to me by Simon. I had no choice – I took the kitten. But the kitten was lonely. After much searching, I found Lifeline for Pets in Pasadena, a wonderful no-kill rescue facility. They encouraged me to come over and see the three older cats that I was interested in adopting. Those cats would have nothing to do with me, though one kitty, 2-year old Otis, got up in a cat tree, draped his head over the edge, and gave me his “adopt me” look. Otis’s brother and best friend were both adopted, but Otis was always left behind. After many more attempts to win over the three older cats, I figured they just weren’t in the cards for me, but Otis certainly was. I’ve always thought that three was the ideal number of cats to have, so I decided to also adopt 5-year old Katana. It took a while for everyone to sort out the hierarchy. I’m not sure who the alpha is, but I am definitely on the wait staff! The day I walked into the bedroom and saw all three kitties lying peace-
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oolah, dough, dinero, cash... money. Whatever you want to call it, it’s a good thing to have in the bank. Millennials are in a unique stage in their lives where they have plenty of time to both earn and save, so it’s important to form good habits for the future. It’s hard to establish guidelines for how and where to spend your money, so following the rule of 50/20/30 allows for a reasonable and positive structure. It also saves you from throwing around money like a rapper in a strip club… you’re welcome. So, without further ado, here are the guidelines: 50 percent (or less) of your paycheck should be spent on: essentials. You know, things like shelter, food, transportation, utilities and all other necessities. No, that new top at the mall you “need” doesn’t count. These are reasonable basics for survival in your current stage of life, which you absolutely could not do without. Rent or mortgage payments shouldn’t exceed 35 percent of this number and the other categories should fill in the rest. As with everything, this varies per person. You may pay higher rent to live downtown in a big city, but you walk everywhere, and thus, save on transportation costs. Whatever way you work it, just make sure you are coming in under the half a dollar mark. 20 percent (or more) of your paycheck should be spent on: savings. This one doesn’t need much explaining, however, it’s unfortunately one of the most overlooked areas for
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millennials. Why? It doesn’t heed our need for immediate gratification. So, let’s have the numbers do the talking. According to U.S. News, if you start saving at age 25 and put away $4,830 annually, you will reach $1 million by age 65. Palm Springs here you come! 30 percent (or less) of your paycheck should be spent on: personal expenditures. After all your essentials and savings have been allocated, you can now think about your personal desires. These are optional expenses and are the largest variable that dictates what your savings account will look like and what your lifestyle will look like. Personal expenditures can include entertainment, gym memberships, hobbies, travel, shopping and dining. Dining surprised you there, didn’t it? It’s a personal expense because it varies month to month and person to person. One week you could be sipping mimosas and trying a new fancy restaurant and the next week you could be making home cooked meals
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.33 (HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE THE HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE, ESTABLISH RULES FOR CONDUCT IN THE HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE AND ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monrovia which was read and introduced by the City Council on November 15, 2016, and adopted by the City Council on December 6, 2016, by a 5-0 vote. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. The Ordinance creates Chapter 12.33 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to designate the Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Preserve (“HWP”), to make the City’s normal park rules applicable to the HWP, to designate the access points to the HWP as the Highland Access Point, Cloverleaf Access Point, Ridgeside Access Point, and Sleepy Hollow Access Point and to establish hours of opening for the HWP at 6:00 am to 9:00 pm each day. HWP rules generally prescribe the code of conduct for users of the HWP including, without limitation, bans on smoking, camping, littering, graffiti, fires, cutting wood or brush, disorderly conduct and excessive noise in the HWP. All of these enactments are consistent with the Resource Management Plan for the HWP adopted by the City Council and previously studied in the certified environmental impact report prepared for the HWP. A copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2016-13 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public inspection during regular business hours at that location. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC Monrovia City Clerk Publish Thursday, December 8, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (PART 2 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE VOLUMES I AND II; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (PART 8 OF TITLE 24), THE 2016 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (PART 10 OF TITLE 21) APPENDIX A, CHAPTER A-1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS, CHAPTER A-3 PRESCRIPTIVE PROVISIONS FOR SEISMIC STRENGTHENING OF CRIPPLE WALLS AND SILL PLATE ANCHORAGE OF LIGHT WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING EXISTING CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (PART 2.5 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE CHAPTER 4 AND CHAPTER 5 OF MANDATORY MEASURES ONLY (CALGREEN) (PART 11 OF TITLE 24); THE 2015 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (PART 5 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (PART 4 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (PART 6 OF TITLE 24), THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (PART 3 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (PART 9 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; AND READOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2015 UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY AND HYDRONICS CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE BUILDING SECURITY CODE, ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monrovia which was read and introduced by the City Council on November 15, 2016, and adopted by the City Council on December 6, 2016, by a unanimous vote. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.
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A copy of each of the above Codes shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while such codes are in force. The Ordinance also makes various amendments, additions and deletions to these Codes based on climatic, geological and topographical conditions in the City in accordance with state law and provides for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. The Ordinance provides that violations of the Codes adopted shall be enforced pursuant to the enforcement provisions set forth in Title 1 of the Monrovia Municipal Code and available civil remedies. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2016-12 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public inspection during regular business hours at that location. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC Monrovia City Clerk Publish Thursday, December 8, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) WITH REGARD TO PERMITS FOR PARKING ON CERTAIN DESIGNATED CITY STREETS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 10.16.085 of the Monrovia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (text to be added is underlined). “10.16.085 PARKING PROHIBITED ON DESIGNATED STREETS. (A) Designated as prohibited parking. Except as otherwise provided herein, when signs have been posted giving notice that parking is prohibited, during hours and on such streets as may be designated by resolution of the City Council, it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle in violation of such prohibition. (B) Parking permits. (1) Residents and/or merchants residing or doing business on any street upon which parking is prohibited by this section or any accompanying Resolution of the City Council may apply to the Chief of Police or a designee thereof to obtain a permit or permits exempting such persons and/or their guests from such parking restrictions on a street or streets designated in the permit. Each application shall be submitted on a form approved by the Chief of Police and accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the applicant is a resident, merchant, or guest entitled to a permit and the required fee as established by resolution of the City Council. (2) Each permit for residents and merchants shall be valid for one calendar year from the date of issuance so long as the permittee remains qualified to receive the permit and the permit has not been revoked. Permits for guests can be obtained for a period of up to 30 days or for a period of 24 hours. Permits may be renewed upon application in a manner consistent with the initial application process as determined by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police may revoke a permit for cause including, without limitation, repeated violations of applicable parking restrictions, failure to pay City parking citations, or falsifying information in permit application. Any permit revocation may be appealed to the City Manager or his designee and any decision on appeal shall be final. Permits for residents and merchants shall be prominently displayed by hanging the permit from the rear view mirror, or in such other manner as may be directed by the Chief of Police or designee. Any vehicle parked or left standing in violation of this section will be subject to citation,
BeaconMediaNews.com and may be removed. SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The Ordinance regulates the parking of vehicles on streets in the City. The Ordinance does not result in any direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and is not a “project” within the definition listed in the Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15378. Thus, the City Council finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, and the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, sentences, clause or phrases. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, clause and phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clause or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional, and would have passed and adopted the same even though any sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases that may be held invalid had been omitted there from. The portions of the Code section amended by this Ordinance that are not being amended are declarative of existing law. SECTION 4. Publication and Posting. Within fifteen (15) days following the passage of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall publish and/or post this Ordinance as required by state law and City resolution. INTRODUCED this 15th day of November, 2016. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crudgington, Shevlin, Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn, Mayor Adams. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish December 8, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MATTHEW ALLAN MADRID Case No. 16STPB06435
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MATTHEW ALLAN MA-DRID A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Cynthia Madrid in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Cynthia Madrid be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the per-sonal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 5, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of
an inven-tory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ SBN 118071 THE BROOKE LAW GROUP PC 525 S MYRTLE AVE STE 204 MONROVIA CA 91016 CN931264 MADRID Dec 8,12,15, 2016 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Tomasa Rios FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES020334 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, 91206, North Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tomasa Rios filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Marilynn Rios Vega to Proposed name Marilynn Julia Rios 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 01/18/17 Time: 8:30AM Dept: D Room: The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: MONROVIA WEEKLY DATED: November 14, 2016 Darrell Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE DRY DOCK STORAGE 3131 SOUTH PECK ROAD MONROVIA, CA 91016 The contents of the storage units below consists mainly of household and or office goods. The contents of: John Chavez MS 313 Rainy Moore MS 89, MS 332 will be sold on Friday December 16, 2016 at 10:00 am For additional information contact Dry Dock Storage at the above address or call (626) 445-8762 9am-5pm daily Publish December 1, 8, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY ORDER
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday December 22, 2016 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: Stor America – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 12:30 pm Muniz, Jennifer A. Rueda, Ofella B. Leal, Cecilia Moreno,, Amilcar A. Bravo, Clemente R. Rangel, Robert All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 8th, of December and 15th, of December 2016 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 12/8, 12/15/16 CNS-2953333# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday December 22, 2016 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located At: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 10:00 am Joe, Rossellini Reid, KennethT. Panthaki, Vispy H. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 8th, of December and 15th, of December 2016 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 12/8, 12/15/16 CNS-2953335# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices T.S. No.: 2015-01082-CA A.P.N.:5769-030-001 Property Address: 1049 Don Alvarado Street, Arcadia, CA 91006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息 摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약
서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: RENE A. POLANCO, A SINGLE MAN AND FERNANDO TORRES, A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 08/23/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1880478 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/20/2016 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 1,242,834.90 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1049 Don Alvarado Street, Arcadia, CA 91006 A.P.N.: 5769-030-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 1,242,834.90. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the Califor-
nia Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-01082-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 7, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx ______________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1611-CA-3138203 11/24/2016, 12/1/2016, 12/8/2016 ARCADIA WEEKLY T. S. No: L549516 CA Unit Code: L Loan No: TAN AP #1: 5788-011-038 86 BIRCHCROFT STREET, ARCADIA, CA 91007 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: POH SENG TAN, UN MAN CHAO Recorded August 2, 2006 as Instr. No. 06 1714460 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded August 17, 2016 as Instr. No. 20160974265 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED AUGUST 1, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 86 BIRCHCROFT STREET, ARCADIA, CA 91007 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: DECEMBER 21, 2016, AT 10:30 A.M. *NEAR THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $993,516.38. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned
off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (888) 988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site: salestrack.tdsf. com, using the file number assigned to this case L549516 L. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: November 22, 2016 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee CRYSTAL ESPINOZA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (888) 988-6736 or you may access sales information at salestrack.tdsf.com, TAC# 5650 PUB: 12/01/16, 12/08/16, 12/15/16 ARCADIA WEEKLY T. S. No: A549592 CA Unit Code: A FNMA Loan#: 1681973877 Loan No: 0028368648/ELLIOTT Min No: 10001570001041909-7 AP #1: 8518-003-029 205 A & B POPPY AVENUE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2425 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T D SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: DAVID R. ELLIOTT, KELLY ELLIOTT Recorded July 31, 2002 as Instr. No. 02 1785617 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded September 1, 2016 as Instr. No. 20161048623 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 23, 2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 205 A & B POPPY AVENUE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2425 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note pro-
DECember 8, 2016 - DECEMBER 14, 2016 | 17 vided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: JANUARY 5, 2017, AT 9:00 A.M. **DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK VINEYARD BALLROOM, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE NORWALK, CA 90650 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $237,449.09. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800.280.2832 or visit this Internet Web site: www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case A549592 A. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: November 29, 2016 T D SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee MARLENE CLEGHORN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: 800.280.2832 or you may access sales information at www.auction.com, TAC# 5850 PUB: 12/08/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 MONROVIA WEEKLY T.S. No. 043366-CA APN: 5778-003-101 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/25/2017 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/1/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1820379, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by:
JENNIFER HUMPHREYS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 586 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE A ARCADIA, CA 91007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $81,850.76 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 043366-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 STOX 886810 / 043366-CA 12-08-2016,12-152016,12-22-2016 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Wildcats Defeat Gabrielino 2-0 in an Interesting Fashion Story and photos by Jacob Bigley
Eden Hardy.
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Hardy Scores Twice in Arcadia Girls Soccer Win Over PHS By Christian Romo The Apache attack needed help early on, and found it by subbing in last year’s second-leading scorer. Behind two goals and an assist from senior forward Eden Hardy (23), the Arcadia Apaches (1-0-0) beat the Pasadena High Bulldogs (1-2-1), 4-0, Tuesday afternoon in Pasadena. Hardy began the game on the bench, but helped Arcadia dominate possession as soon as she entered. “In the center in the beginning, we weren’t doing very well,” Hardy said, “but in the end we started to pick it up.” Hardy scored her first goal off the right post in the 52nd minute, and scored her second from fifteen yards out off a pass from senior Sarah Gutierrez (2) twelve minutes later.
Arcadia senior Alexis Sorrell helped maintain possession by initiating quick passes in the midfield and pressuring the Bulldog defense. “[We wanted to] play faster, not as physical, and distribute the ball,” she said. “The longer you have to hold the ball, the dirtier you have to play.” The Bulldog attack found space midway through the match, putting three shots on goal towards the end of the first half and another three in the beginning of the second. “We settled down a bit more,” said PHS coach Mercado. “As we understood what the structure of the defensive half was going to be, I thought that benefited us a bit.” Hardy not only scored twice, but also passed effectively in the penalty area.
Her left side cross in the 26th minute found junior Serena Rosas (21) diving at the far post, giving Rosas her first goal of the season and the Apaches a comfortable 2-0 lead. “It’s hard to find a bad thing to say about her,” said Arcadia coach Ryen Piszyk, “she’s definitely a game-changing player.” Despite the win, Piszyk saw room for improvement. “It was our first game of the season, so obviously there’s a lot of question marks in terms of position.” Eden agreed, saying: “We’re not used to each other’s styles yet…but that’s going to come with time and working together.” Arcadia continues league play at Muir Friday at 3:30, while Pasadena hosts Burbank at the same time.
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onrovia Wildcats had numerous opportunities to capitalize on prime field position and beautiful crosses. In the 64th minute, the Wildcats finally found the back of the net, however, not in a traditional sequence of plays. With under 15 minutes remaining, the Gabrielino Eagles received a free kick just outside of their own goalies box. In an attempt to catch the Monrovia defense off-guard, a Gabrielino defender tried to hurry up the kick. In doing so, Monrovia forward David Johnson (#10) was walking with his back towards the ball only a couple feet away. The ball struck Johnson on his back heel and deflected towards the left sideline, headed for out of bounds. Monrovia Wildcat’s speedster, Chus Estrada (#11), had other plans and reached the ball before going out of bounds. He sprinted down the left line with the ball at his feet, stopped on a dime and delivered a right footed cross heading just in front of the center of the net. Photo1 While Estrada was in action, Johnson began to head down the center of the field and was in perfect position to header it into the net giving the Wildcats a 1-0 lead with 14 minutes remaining in the match. Photo2 I caught up with Johnson after the game to get his perspective on the play, he responded with a smirk SEE NEXT PAGE
(Above) Chus Estrada (#11) winds up for the cross. (Below) Johnson (#10) begins to celebrate as the ball bounces into the net.
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Muir Falls to Fairfax 59-48, Finishes Classic in Second Place By Christian Romo
Muir stepped closer to their first ever Rose City Roundball Classic title on Saturday, but couldn’t match Fairfax’s championship performance. Taking second place in the fourteenth annual Classic, the Muir Mustangs (31) lost to the Fairfax Lions (4-0), 59-48, Saturday night at Maranatha High School in Pasadena. Senior Javonte James (1) led the Mustangs with 18 points while junior Hunter Woods (0) grabbed a team-high eight rebounds, adding three blocks and two steals. Though his players Continued from page 18
on his face and the following: “It started off with the free and I just stood there and it hit my heel, went to my player and he crossed it in and I finished the goal.” Johnson also had this to say about the many opportunities the Wildcats had but couldn’t capitalize
were disappointed with the loss, Muir coach Simaine Stewart praised their effort. “A couple mishaps, blown plays, but overall, we played well,” he said. Stewart said his team needed to work on team defense, but called the second-place finish “a great start to the season.” Despite missing three starters, Fairfax rolled through the tournament, challenged only by PHS in a two-point semifinal win. “It was a phenomenal team win,” said Fairfax coach Steve Baik. “We’re missing a couple of all-city guys…for us to put it together like that,
it was incredible.” Fairfax sophomore Ethan Anderson (20) was named the tournament’s most valuable player, putting up 23 points on 10-16 shooting in the title game. James, Woods, and junior point guard Tiyon Martin (2) were named to the alltournament team for the Mustangs. PHS 53-66 Loyola In the third place game, the Pasadena High Bulldogs (2-2) fell to the Loyola Cubs (3-1), 66-53. Junior Darius Brown II (2) led the Bulldogs with twenty points, while sophomore Darius Mason
Wildcats on, “We should have scored a lot earlier, had a lot a chances, weren’t playing well the first half but we got it done.” The Wildcat’s capped off their victory with another goal by Jonathan “Johnny” Goettling (#9) in the 73rd minute with a left
footed strike from the center of the box and handing the Wildcats the victory over Gabrielino 2-0. Photo 3 The Wildcats improve to 2-2-2 and have the Monrovia Winter Classic which runs Dec. 9-12. Good Luck Cats!
(3) put up ten points and nine rebounds. PHS finished in fourth place playing without injured forward Bryce Hamilton for the final two
games of the tournament. Maranatha 46-57 Cantwell Sacred Heart The Maranatha Minutemen (2-2) fell to the Cantwell
Sacred Heart Cardinals (31), 57-46, in the fifth place game. The host Minutemen finished the tournament in sixth place.
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MONROVIA
$879,000
Exclusive Listing! This beautiful home has been extensively remodeled and rebuilt. Features 1,261 sq.ft. living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, indoor laundry area. Recessed lighting. Remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances and lots of counter and cabinet space. Master bedroom suite, double sinks in bath with French doors leading to a refreshing deck. Spacious front and back yards with drought tolerant planting.Two car detached garage has storage space. (W209)
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MONROVIA
$789,000
Units in Monrovia two story with 1 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs unit. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath downstairs. Four car garage for car enthusiasts or person who needs workspace and separate workshop that could house 2 cars. Close to Old Town. (P323)
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SAN GABRIEL
$878,000
New two story home with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Living room with fireplace, dining room with built in buffet, family room, breakfast nook. Kitchen with marble like counter top, 2nd floor has master suite. Bamboo flooring throughout. Dual paned windows, new plumbing, electrical. New 2 car garage, driveway, fence and landscape. (R1222) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
$768,000
Rancho Cucamonga two story with mountain & valley views. Custom Italian tile flooring, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces, big bonus room, gourmet kitchen with island, formal living/dining rooms, large family room, laundry/utility room, master suite with fireplace walk in closet, balcony. Patio, landscaped yard, 3 car attached garage. (B12248)
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ALTADENA
$845,000
Meadows area of Altadena. Featuring beautiful 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with newly renovated open kitchen, breakfast area, large living room with fireplace, master en suite, new flooring, new windows, new electrical so many amenities all on an expansive lot that backs to El Prieto Canyon which means views galore! (E4323) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
NORTH EL MONTE
$748,000
Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage.(R11640) Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233
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Nestled in the highly sought after area of North Monrovia! Featuring spectacular mountain views. Built in 1990, 2,079 square foot PUD property. 3 bedrooms with a 4th bedroom option included in the downstairs office/den and 3 baths. Large living room and a contemporary gas fireplace; formal dining room; gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertop, new appliances; a spacious master suite with double sinks, oversized tub. The backyard is perfect for family barbeques and entertaining featuring a spectacular Koi pond with mature koi and waterfall. The home has been well maintained and is in great shape! This complex is extremely quiet with low HOA. Call German Ghibaudo 909-215-3180. (W428) Century 21 Ludecke Inc www.c21ludecke. com (626)445-0123
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MONROVIA
$599,000
Excellent opportunity to own 2 units on a lot in a great area of Monrovia. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with studio apartment off the detached garage. Close to shopping, restaurants, transportation, library and beautiful downtown Monrovia. Home and studio are in need of repairs. Great investment. (P602) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
EASTVALE
$510,800
Gorgeous 2 Story Beautiful Family Home !!! 5 bedroom and 3 baths (4 up 1 down). 3,168 Building SQFT, and lot area: 6,534 SQFT. Kitchen flows comfortably into the 2nd family room where you’ll find a cozy fireplace with built-in seating at the hearth. Formal Dining Area distinguished by classic chandelier which flows elegantly into the 1st Family Room Area. Utility/ Wash Room with hook-ups Loft Area-could be used as office or sitting/reading area. Low Maintenance manicured landscaping with adult trees and shrubs, Automatic Sprinklers, Attached 3-car garage Call Yolanda Padilla 323-770-7626. (T7183)
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COVINA
$490,000
Traditional home situated on a cul-de-sac. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan in the living room and kitchen area. Fireplace, laundry area. Bonus room with built in brick BBQ grill. Pool. Attached two car garage. (G264)
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SE RED LL U ER CE MOD P TIVRIC AT E ED
$405,000
Cute Bungalow near Old Town in Monrovia!!! Award winning Monrovia School District. 2Beds, 1 bath, kitchen with breakfast nook. 5301 sq. ft. Lot size, 636 sq. ft. Living space. Living room with Fireplace that appears decorative only. Huge fenced back yard, nice size front yard with curb appeal. No repairs or replacements of any kind. Call Al Marshall 626-592-9053 (C719) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
FONTANA
$369,900
This is truly and entertainment home. Adjacent to the property is a storage/office room, and the other side is another room.The kitchen is newly painted with new lighting fixtures next to huge laundry room. The living room is bright with huge picture window from top to bottom.Master suite has a fireplace, and a master bath with an oversize Jacuzzi bath tub.Central air and heating.Call Maureen Twyman (626)216-7353. (M6221)
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HARPER LAKE
$30,600
Usable 33.28 ac vacant land not to far from the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near the city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 40 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property sold as is. Bring your clients or investors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (H0)
POMONA $550/MONTH Small yard fenced and paved very centraly located, next to FWY ideal for parking use, small gardening or lanscaping company, no utilities on the property all utility services are on the street.Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233.(M1)
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